Scott, If you are getting an A33 Maxima, ask about the following:
a) Oil Burning (As others have said, VQs have a tendency to burn oil and I rejected an '03 for that very reason (overfilled crankcase to compensate) )
b) Wind Noise TSB (There will be wind noise eminating from the rear vent windows if this has not been done)
c) Hood Vibration TSB (Hood has a tendency to "dance" at 65mph or faster)
d) Accelerator bump stop TSB (If this has not been done, the car will go into "limp mode")
e) Low Beams: D2R HID, High Beams: 9005 Halogen. Get some security bolts for your
headlights ASAP to keep people from stealing them.
f) Brake vibration TSB (I had 2 SETS of rotors replaced on my '02). My front rotors were toasted like you would not believe. Can be remedied with different pads and Brembo Blanks.
g) Since you have rain/snow in some parts of TX, replace the Bridgestone RE92s ASAP. Those are the WORST tires aside from some Goodyears when the weather turns ugly.
If you want more info, PM me.